Letters, Apr. 3, 1933

In the issue of TIME dated March 20, it was stated that I had commanded
nine cruisers. I wish to correct this: my commands have been five
destroyers, one Yangtze River gunboat, and three airships.

Furthermore, my Navy Cross was not awarded for engaging a submarine in
the vicinity of the Azores. The citation read: Distinguished service
in line of profession as Aide to Commander Azores Detachment, also as
commanding officer of a destroyer engaged on patrol in the War Zone."